The Ghanaian proverb ôWisdom is like a baobab tree: No one individual can embrace itö is a fitting description for Johnnetta Betsch Cole and Nelda LaTeefÆs new book African Proverbs for All Ages, which was written to be shared and discussed. In her introduction, Cole says adults assume the young are not capable of interpreting metaphors, and adults shortchange themselves when they focus solely on practical matters. As the title proclaims, all age groups will benefit from these inspirational aphorismsùcentered on community, animals, and the earthùthat offer life lessons gathered over centuries and passed down through oral tradition. LaTeefÆs vibrant illustrations pair beautifully with the universal and often poetic sayings.

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Standort: OEW

Schlagwörter: Afrika Proverbs Culture